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A Year of Quilting: A Block for Every Week

Search Pr. Dec. 2024. 176p. ISBN 9781800920460. pap. $25.95. CRAFTS
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Shore (Half Yard Sewing Book), host of the internet’s Half Yard Sewing Club, and coauthor Naylor present a comprehensive introduction to quilting with a quilt that can be constructed one block a week, with each week’s block building on the skills learned in the previous weeks. The result is an attractive quilt that has appeal for the experienced quiltmaker as well as the novice. In the first section, the authors introduce the tools and techniques needed, starting with the most basic patchwork building blocks, such as half-square triangles and flying geese, and continuing to introduce more challenging techniques including appliqué, foundation paper piecing, and English paper piecing. The instructions for each block refer back to the page on which the technique was introduced and templates are provided when needed. After the blocks have been assembled, the authors provide information on machine- and hand-quilting and a simple tie method. Every step is included, through the final binding.
VERDICT This book could serve as a handy reference work as well as the pattern for a delightful quilt.
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